Austin Hardin hasn't been involved with football for long but he knows the rap most kickers get.

That's why the two-star specialist from Atlanta (Ga.) Marist does everything he can to be a normal part of his football team. It's been that way since he starting kicking for his junior varsity team after playing soccer for most of his life.

On June 26, Hardin will move to Gainesville a little over one year after he committed to the Gators. Before he changes states, Inside the Gators caught up with him for an interview.

ITG: You've said before that soccer was your first love, and it sounds like you just kind of fell into football. Is that accurate, and if so, how did it all happen?